Thomas Neal | Outfielder

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Reds signed OF Thomas Neal to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Neal revealed the news himself on Twitter. The 26-year-old outfielder got cups of coffee with the Yankees and Cubs last season but spent most of the year at Triple-A, batting .325/.391/.411 with two homers and two steals over 72 games. He'll represent depth in the minors. Mon, Jan 13, 2014 07:19:00 PM

Cubs activated OF Thomas Neal from the 60-day disabled list; sent him outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Neal suffered a dislocated right shoulder in early August which ended his season. The 26-year-old appeared in six games at the major league level this season between the Yankees and Cubs. Wed, Oct 9, 2013 11:39:00 AM

Cubs transferred OF Thomas Neal from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Neal suffered a dislocated right shoulder earlier this week. He probably won't play again this season. Sat, Aug 10, 2013 04:35:00 PM

Cubs placed OF Thomas Neal on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated right shoulder.

Neal suffered the injury Wednesday in the Cubs' 5-2 victory over the Phillies. He'll be out for a while. Thu, Aug 8, 2013 11:26:00 AM

Depth Charts

Mesoraco needed season-ending surgery in May to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and then underwent a procedure on his troublesome hip in July. Reds general manager Dick Williams said the club is anticipating Mesoraco being 100 percent for the beginning of the 2017 season but noted that "it's important to prepare a contingency plan." Mesoraco has made just 18 starts behind the plate (and 22 starts total) over the last two years.